What is the cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Antrim?

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Antrim is to train and fly which costs £45 - £160 and takes 4h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cardiff to Antrim?

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Antrim is to train and fly which takes 4h 28m and costs £45 - £160.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Antrim?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Antrim. However, there are services departing from Kingsway GD and arriving at Antrim Depot via Glasgow Buchanan and Bridge Street 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Antrim?

The distance between Cardiff and Antrim is 322 miles.

How do I travel from Cardiff to Antrim without a car?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Antrim without a car is to train and ferry which takes 13h 27m and costs £140 - £260.

How long does it take to get from Cardiff to Antrim?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Cardiff to Antrim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Antrim bus from?

Cardiff to Antrim bus services, operated by Megabus UK, depart from Kingsway GD station.

Where does the Cardiff to Antrim bus arrive?

Cardiff to Antrim bus services, operated by Megabus UK, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.

Where can I stay near Antrim?

There are 1033+ hotels available in Antrim.

Cardiff to Antrim - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Cardiff to Antrim by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, busferry, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
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1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BRS - BFS
4h 28m
£47–151
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead Ferry to Dublin Ferryport B+I0
3. Take the train from Dublin Connolly to Great Victoria Street
13h 27m
£149–251
Train, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Holyhead
2. Take the ferry from Holyhead to Dublin Ferryport B+I
3. Take the bus from Westland Row to Grand Central Station Durham Street785
13h 54m
£125–221
Train, car ferry via Crewe
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewe
2. Take the train from Crewe to Liverpool Lime Street
3. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
14h 36m
£115–194
Train to Cardiff Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Barry
2. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)CWL - BHD
3. Take the train from Lanyon Place to Antrim
4h 55m
£65–228
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Belfast International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Belfast International Airport (BFS)BHX - BFS
5h 26m
£67–229
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meads
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BRS - BHD
4h 46m
£71–196
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)BHX - BHD
5h 58m
£83–304
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to ChesterCardiff Central - Holyhead / ...
2. Take the car ferry from Liverpool to Belfast
14h 58m
£97–199
Bus, bus and ferry
1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to Buchanan Bus StationM19
2. Take the busferry from Glasgow Buchanan to Belfast, Europa Buscentre923
18h 37m
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cardiff to Cairnryan
2. Take the car ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast
9h 55m
£129–304

Cardiff to Antrim by train, foot, ferry, taxi, and bus

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13h 54mAverage Duration

£125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 319.8 mi
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey, Northern Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Cardiff to Antrim. However, you can take the train to Bristol Temple Meads, walk to Bristol Temple Meads, take the shuttle to Bristol Airport, walk to Bristol Airport (BRS) airport, fly to Belfast International Airport (BFS), walk to Belfast International Airport, then take the bus to Antrim Depot. Alternatively, you can take a train from Cardiff Central to Antrim via Holyhead, Holyhead Ferry, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Dublin Connolly, and Great Victoria Street in around 13h 27m.

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